Was The Great Wall of China Actually Effective?
It’s a well-known history that the Great Wall was built originally to repel foreign invaders. As China’s historic landmark and one of the most important world cultural heritage…
Qixi Festival or Double Seventh Festival (Legend - Origin - Traditions)
As the name “Double Seventh” suggests, the Festival is held every 7th day of the 7th month. However, keep in mind that as with other Chinese Festivals, the Double Seventh Festival,…
What is Pi Yao (Pi Xiu) in Feng Shui?
Pi Xiu (貔貅), or Pi Yao in some modern translation is one of the celestial beings in Chinese mythology besides the four major celestial beings (Azure Dragon of the East, the Vermilion…
Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree - Styles, Care, Pruning, Problems
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) is one of the most popular types of bonsai trees that are grown by many bonsai and gardening enthusiasts.
A key reason for this popularity is because…
Understanding Feng Shui In a Few Words
Feng Shui is an ancient aesthetic system developed by the Chinese that utilizes the laws of heaven and earth to improve life through the receipt of positive energy or Qi.
Chinese Dragon Boat Festival (Origins and Traditions)
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Chinese culture and in China, it is considered as important as other big Chinese festivals (Spring Festival/Chinese…
The Butterfly as Symbol in Feng Shui and Chinese Culture (Meaning, Legend, Applications)
For generations, the butterfly has been a famous symbol in China. It stands for some of the most significant elements in our life and is a very potent and significant symbol in Feng…
A Concise Timetable of Feng Shui History
Chinese History is dominated by ‘the dynasties’ and here I have attempted to overlay the history of Feng Shui in a chronological fashion with that of the dynasties
